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This week, after the news, we’ll cover the Universal Studios movie “The Mummy” from 1932, the drive-in classic, “The Cabin in the Woods” from 2011, discussion of the short film, “Invaders”, and the more recent “The Endless” from 2017.

News Features

1. You saw that one movie late at night 30 years ago that had a giant octopus attacking people and it had something to do with the monster being attracted to radio but you can’t remember the name of it no matter how hard you try. We have found the site for you. It’s called “What is my movie? At whatismymovie.com. Enter “giant octopus radio” and you’ll find out that it was “Tentacles” from 1977 as the first suggestion. There was some movie about people being ground up into cat food - “cat food people” brings up “The Corpse Grinders” as a top match. With general, title, actor, and director-based searches, it’s a marvel for movies of all genres and it’s fun to play around with. Good luck trying to stump it!

http://www.whatismymovie.com/

1. The movie you didn’t know you needed has become a reality “VelociPastor”. After a devastating family tragedy, a priest travels to China to find deeper spirituality, but instead is endowed with an ancient ability that allows him to turn into a dinosaur. At first, he is horrified by his newfound superpower, but a local prostitute convinces him to use his newfound gift to fight evil – and ninjas. Yes, he’s a “Man of the Claw” as the poster put it. What started out as a trailer and an idea will make its premier at a midnight at the Texas Frightmare Weekend on May 3rd. Hopefully it will be available more widely from there. You really should check out the trailer we have linked in the show notes. It looks awesomely fun.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?timecontinue=1&v=LYR25PFpvFw

1. And speaking of other weirdness that’s nightmare fuel, birthdeathmovies.com has alerted us all to a fine piece of work called “True Detective Pikachu”. Reimagining Matthew McConaughey’s gruff character from season one as a man-sized Pikachu partnered with Ash as hard-boiled detectives in a world of darkness and humanoid creatures and crime. It’s not exactly horror, but it comes close enough. If you’re a fan of the HBO series or Pokemon Go or hopefully both, you really need to see this three-minute video that we’ve linked to in the show notes.

https://birthmoviesdeath.com/2019/04/19/true-detective-pikachu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?timecontinue=147&v=fFzj14bpMu4

1. Proving that print is not dead, British-based Dark Side Magazine has hit its 200th issue this month, celebrating 29 years in the business of bringing horror news, interviews, and history with a jam-packed 100-page edition covering The Exorcist, Dick Miller, Jaws, An American Werewolf in London and much more. Available with shipping worldwide as a hardcopy or in a digital format, “The Magazine of the Macabre and Fantastic” is going strong. Check out their website for more information and available options, as well as merchandise and some interesting tidbits.

https://thedarksidemagazine.com/

1. If you want to see some good movies without having to pay for them (or download them from questionable sources) ihorror.com has a weekly feature for you. Tightwad Terror Tuesday is updated weekly with an assortment of things you can see, no strings attached. Their latest as of this podcast recording included links to the horror film “The Rage: Carrie 2”, as well as the thrillers “Let The Corpses Tan” and “The Cottage”, and the classic “Blade Runner”. It looks like a page worth checking out weekly and they have their previous weeks available as well. We’ve got the link right here in the show notes.

https://www.ihorror.com/tightwad-terror-tuesday-for-4-16-19-the-best-free-movies-on-the-web/

Universal Studios Classic: “The Mummy” (1932)

A resurrected Egyptian mummy stalks a beautiful woman he believes to be the reincarnation of his lover and bride.

Amazon Link

Drive-In Special: “The Cabin in the Woods” (2011)

Five friends go for a break at a remote cabin, where they get more than they bargained for, discovering the truth behind the cabin in the woods.

Amazon Link

Horror Short: (YouTube) “Invaders”

A pair of home invaders consider their potential character choices just prior to their planned invasion, which does not go as planned.

YouTube Link

Feature Presentation: “The Endless” (2017)

As kids, they escaped a UFO death cult. Now, two adult brothers seek answers after an old videotape surfaces and brings them back to where they began.

Amazon Link

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Welcome to Kevin and Brian’s Horror Bulletin podcast recorded live from the vampire’s crypt, where each week, we cover the latest horror news, shorts, a classic Universal horror, and two creature-feature reviews. This week, after the news, we’ll cover the Universal Studios movie “Murders In The Rue Morgue” from 1932, the classic “Cannibal Holocaust” from 1980, discussion of the short film, “Turn Around”, and the modern-horror film, “The Autopsy of Jane Doe” from 2016. Turn up the volume and lean in close. Here we go...

News Features

1. A shout-out this week to one of our favorite horror movie clowns. Johnny Lee Johns AKA Captain Spaulding AKA Cutter turned 101 as of his fictional birthday on April 13th, being born in 1918. Time flies when you’re making mayhem. Fans have put together a great chronology of the Rob Zombie movie anti-hero, starting with his birth in El Paso, Texas up to the events leading to his appearance in “House Of 1000 Corpses” and “The Devil’s Rejects.” Check out the link in the show notes for that. The good news is that actor Sid Haig is only 80 and still working, with a third appearance of The Captain in “3 From Hell” to be released later in 2019.

https://devilsrejects.fandom.com/wiki/CaptainSpaulding(Cutter)

1. Black Summer has arrived a little ahead of the actual summer. The new zombie series just premiered with the whole season 1 release on April 11th. Set in the early days of a zombie apocalypse, strangers become allies to band together to survive. These aren’t the slow lurching type of zombies, but are the fast-moving type that will be on you in a flash with rage and teeth. While the premise sounds familiar, this take on the genre is getting fan and critical praise. And of course stirring debates over if it can possibly be better than The Walking Dead or any of the others we’ve seen so far. We’ve included a link to the trailer, and it looks really good.

https://www.netflix.com/title/80198988

1. The first teaser of American Horror Story Season 9 has been released with only hints of what it might be about. The theme this time around is “1984”, and the trailer certainly gives a “Friday The 13th” vibe with a young lady being chased through the woods by a hooded and shadowy figure. She takes shelter in a wooden structure and a huge knife plunges through the door she is leaning against. Details are pretty scant at this point. Evan Peters is said to not be returning this season. Emma Roberts and Gus Kenworthy are sure things. We’ll keep an eye out for more information, and we’ll be sure to watch in this fall 2019. We’ve included a link in the show notes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wA8oSYeos5A

1. You know you’ve wondered - In a battle of Jason Voorhees versus Michael Meyers, who would win? Radical Talent has brought the thought experiment to life in a new 29-minute fan film “Michael vs. Jason: Evil Emerges”. They’ve done amazing work on a low budget as the two baddies battle it out to the bloody finish. What happens when an immovable object meets an irresistible force? You’ll have to watch to find out...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?timecontinue=17&v=rXjOA6B9sYA

1. Variety reports that Orlando Jones will be starring in an upcoming movie we’re excited about. Sort of a movie within a movie when a horror movie director becomes haunted by creatures from his own films while recovering from brain surgery. Production is expected to take place this summer, directed by Anthony O’Brien. It will also feature Steven Swadling and Prakash Amritraj. No doubt more casting, details, and a trailer will be coming soon.

https://variety.com/2019/film/news/orlando-jones-horror-movie-dark-forces-1203182201/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9222180/

Universal Studios Classic: “Murders In The Rue Morgue” (1932)

A mad scientist seeks to mingle human blood with that of an ape, and resorts to kidnapping women for his experiments.

Amazon Link

Contemporary Classic: “Cannibal Holocaust” (1980)

During a rescue mission into the Amazon rainforest, a professor stumbles across lost film shot by a missing documentary crew.

Amazon Link

Horror Short: (YouTube) “Turn Around”

Nathan, a nervous wreck, is both excited and terrified while embarking on a weekend camping trip with the girl of his dreams (Amber). When Amber goes missing in the woods, an adrenaline-fueled Nathan boldly decides he must search for her. While venturing deeper and deeper into the woods, he becomes increasingly certain that someone else may be in the woods with him.

YouTube Link

Feature Presentation: “The Autopsy of Jane Doe” (2016)

A father and son, both coroners, are pulled into a complex mystery while attempting to identify the body of a young woman, who was apparently harboring dark secrets.

Amazon Link

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Welcome to Kevin and Brian’s Horror Bulletin podcast recorded live in the catacombs beneath your feet, where each week, we cover the latest horror news, shorts, a classic Universal horror, and two creature-feature reviews. This week, after the news, we’ll cover the Universal Studios movie “Frankenstein” from 1931, the contemporary “Here Comes the Devil” from 2012, discussion of the short film, “Leaf Blower Massacre 1 and 2”, and the modern-horror film, “Ghost Stories” from 2017. This week, we’ll also have a bonus discussion of the independent film “Leaf Blower Massacre 2” from 2016. Turn up the volume and lean in close. Here we go...

News Features

1. Proving that the Xenomorph Queen is their favorite Disney Princess, the entertainment empire has officially confirmed that they will be making more Alien movies after their acquisition of 20th Century Fox and the royalties to the franchise that they now own. It’s only a tease for now, but after an uncertain future when the transfer was taking place, we can be sure to see more acid blood splattering someday soon.

http://www.alien-covenant.com/news/disney-officially-confirm-they-be-making-more-alien-movies?fbclid=IwAR3ZyYs-g6BT3IPEXQt7Enf8JuUXHRowSkkkDVLtRIdN-pK4ajfZAas76E

1. Netflix has a very cool-looking movie showing beginning on April 10th call The Silence. “With the world under attack by deadly creatures who hunt by sound, a teen and her family seek refuge outside the city and encounter a mysterious cult.” Think Birdbox meets The Quiet Place with what looks like some of the best elements from both, gory, scary, and we get to see the creatures in the preview. Check out the link in the show notes for more information and a trailer.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81021447

1. EW reports that a steelbox edition of Ghostbusters 1 & 2 is coming the summer of 2020 with an incredible amount of extra features, behind-the-scenes footage, clips, outtakes, and things never seen before. It looks to be a lot of fun, and a very thorough way to revisit the classic comedy horror movies.

https://ew.com/movies/2019/04/05/bill-murray-dan-aykroyd-found-ghostbusters-clip/?fbclid=IwAR1F7xZEMlVJ0UMQosFGDWtJ7tLRuW0BOcuQ9wOEtKh6RaJS2S8-uxTqM4

1. Hellboy will be blasting into US theaters on April 12th with a fresh installment of the demonic hero. It’s said this film will be relying heavily on practical special effects, and a little behind-the-scenes teaser has been released as well as an updated trailer. Check them both out for a little taste of the searing hellfire to come.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?timecontinue=1&v=pjIyDdT8qw0 (Behind-the-scenes)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?timecontinue=7&v=ZsBO4b3tyZg (Trailer)

1. If you want to get some thrills and chills while helping out a great cause, you can purchase a copy of the upcoming horror short-story collection “The Campfire Tales”. A group of writers in Northern California have banded together to put out the collection, with all proceeds going toward wildfire relief in the western communities hit at the end of 2018. The fires are out, but there’s still work to do. Advance praise from Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of V-Wars and Glimpse says “Tales for the Camp Fire is a brilliant collection of truly creepy tales by horror’s hottest voices! Dark, funny, heartbreaking, and bizarre. Highly recommended!” It’s available May 2nd of this year, and can be pre-ordered right now.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q4Z32VP/ref=aslisstl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=biinbi-20&linkId=4cb90fe0f6907a737b31e1bf1e1ecb47&language=enUS

Universal Studios Classic: “Frankenstein” (1931)

An obsessed scientist assembles a living being from parts of exhumed corpses.

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Contemporary Classic: “Here Comes the Devil” (2012)

A married couple lose their children while on a family trip near some caves in Tijuana. The kids eventually reappear without explanation, but it becomes clear that they are not who they used to be, that something terrifying has changed them.

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Horror Short: “Leaf Blower Massacre 2” (2012-2017)

After finding out about the brutal murder of his fiancé, Shavar seeks revenge against a masked killer with a penchant for yard work weaponry. Fall will be the season of fear.

Link: https://www.leafblowermassacre2.com/

Feature Presentation: “Ghost Stories” (2017)

Skeptical professor Phillip Goodman embarks on a trip to the terrifying after being given a file with details of three unexplained cases of apparitions.

Amazon Link

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Well, the sun must be coming up. The vampires are starting to shuffle back in for the day, and we need to get going so they can get their sleep. Thanks for joining us. Stop in during the week at www.horrorbulletin.com for news and horror updates, to comment on this podcast, or to contact us.

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Summary

This week, after the news, we’ll cover the Universal Studios movie “Dracula” from 1931, the drive-in classic, “The Poughkeepsie Tapes” from 2007, discussion of the short film, “Vexed”, and the modern-horror film, “Hell Fest” from 2018.

Intro

Welcome to Kevin and Brian’s Horror Bulletin podcast recorded live in the catacombs beneath your feet, where each week, we cover the latest horror news, shorts, a classic Universal horror, and two creature-feature reviews. This week, after the news, we’ll cover the Universal Studios movie “Dracula” from 1931, the contemporary “The Poughkeepsie Tapes” from 2007, discussion of the short film, “Vexed”, and the modern-horror film, “Hell Fest” from 2018. Turn up the volume and lean in close. Here we go...

News Features

1. It’s getting closer just like the creature who wants his toe back - “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” is taking tangible shape with a brand new teaser trailer. Based the on the book series of the same name published from 1981 to 1991, it looks like we’re promised some real scares and unsettling images. "You don't read the books," claims one of the protagonists, a tear-stricken teen. "The book reads you." Join us at theaters August 9th of this year when it opens. We’ve a link to the trailer and the official website.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3J2k3Nhicw

https://www.scarystoriestotellinthedark.com/

1. It’s been 40 years since The Ball first chased down people for The Tall Man. March 28th, 2019 marked the anniversary of Don Concarell’s horror film Phantasm. In fact, he directed all the sequels as well except for the most recent 5th one, “Ravager”, which he only produced. In celebration, Well Go Entertainment is releasing a Blu-ray set of the complete film series this fall with a new 4K restoration of Phantasm II, loads of extras, music, and a full-scale replica of the Sentinel Sphere. While no exact release date is set, they promise it to be available this fall in time for Halloween.

https://www.imdb.com/news/ni62428560?ref=ttnwr1

1. The friendly folks at Warner Brothers have just released the first trailer for “Annabelle Comes Home”. The Conjuring universe launched by James Wan in 2013 continues to expand. This is the 3rd spinoff featuring the evil doll. All three Annabelle movies are written by Gary Dauberman and this is the first he will be directing. A powerhouse trio of Vera Farmiga, Mckenna Grace, and Patrick Wilson will star. Look for “Annabelle Comes Home” in US theaters beginning June 28th.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?timecontinue=3&v=bCxm7cTpBAs

1. If you’re looking for royal-quality, limited-edition books, literary art, and prints, Suntup Editions might be a place to go. Their latest upcoming title isn’t strictly horror - The Road by Cormac McCarthy - which is to be released this fall and can be ordered April 13th of this year. But they have had multiple Stephen King works, as well as Rosemary’s Baby, Horns, and The Haunting of Hill House most of which are past and out of print. It’s interesting to look through their site and dream, even if you don’t order a copy of The Road for $1,695.00. Or a less limited-edition copy for $395.00.

https://suntup.press/the-road

1. If you can’t wait for Stranger Things Season 3 to fill your needs this July 4th, you can give yourself a little taste now with “Suspicious Minds”. Touted as the first official Stranger Things book title, author Gwenda Bond gives us a prequel to the series, detailing the origins of the lab, Dr. Martin Brenner, and where Eleven really came from. Available as an ebook, paperback, hardcover, and audio, they’ve got you covered.

Amazon Link

Universal Studios Classic: “Dracula” (1931)

The ancient vampire Count Dracula arrives in England and begins to prey upon the virtuous young Mina.

Amazon Link

 

Contemporary Classic: “The Poughkeepsie Tapes” (2007)

In an abandoned house in Poughkeepsie, New York murder investigators uncover hundreds of tapes showing decades of a serial killer's work.

Amazon Link

Horror Short: (YouTube) “Vexed”

A romantic date night goes horribly wrong when a couple questions the validity of class horror film plots

YouTube Link

Vexed

Feature Presentation: “Hell Fest” (2018)

A masked serial killer turns a horror-themed amusement park into his own personal playground, terrorizing a group of friends while the rest of the patrons believe that it is all part of the show.

Amazon Link

Hellfest Movie

Closing

Well, the sun must be coming up; The vampires are starting to shuffle back in for the day, and we need to get going so they can get their sleep. Thanks for joining us. Stop in during the week at www.horrorbulletin.com for news and horror updates, to comment on this podcast, or to contact us.

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Summary

This week, after the news, we’ll cover the Universal Studios movie “The Cat and the Canary” from 1927, the drive-in classic, “Noroi: The Curse” from 2005, discussion of the short film, “Monitor”, and the modern-horror film, “Possum” from 2018.

News Features

1. It started as a short film in 2005, then a full-length movie in 2014, and now a series is going to debut the FX network March 27th, 2019. It’s the horrific comedy “What We Do In The Shadows”. A mockumentary about a group of vampires who are roommates trying to get by in the world. Each with different ages and different styles they emulate, they deal with adventures, misadventures, and everyday realities and drudgeries together while more or less staying friends. We really thought the short and movie were a lot of fun, and we’re looking forward to checking out the new work.

https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/what-we-do-in-the-shadows

1. The genie has been let out of the bottle, and there’s no stuffing him back in. In a recent Reuters article, Netflix executives talk about their personal love of the interactive science fiction horror feature “Bandersnatch” and the goals they have for more such projects in the near future. There are already some kid-friendly shows that are doing the same choose-your-own-path stories. Why not romance for adults too? And certainly more horror. While they say they can’t see it replacing standard fare as the new normal, more projects will certainly be coming in the future.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-netflix-interactive/open-that-door-netflix-explores-choose-your-own-horror-romance-idUSKCN1R111P

1. If you want to celebrate the U.S Holiday with something in addition to a cookout and fireworks, Stranger Things Season 3 is coming to Netflix July 4, 2019. A brand new trailer shows that the kids are older, new characters join the established ones, the town is still strange, and the monsters are still monstrous. Check it out and tell us what you think. We hope you’re as excited about it as we are!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?timecontinue=1&v=YEG3bmUWaI

1. Proving that it runs in the family, Joe Hill, (son of Stephen King) has an anthology of his short stories coming out collectively titled “Full Throttle”. The description says: “Featuring two previously unpublished stories, and a brace of shocking chillers, Full Throttle is a darkly imagined odyssey through the complexities of the human psyche. Hypnotic and disquieting, it mines our tormented secrets, hidden vulnerabilities, and basest fears, and demonstrates this exceptional talent at his very best.” It’s a teaser for now though, making us wait. It’s available for preorder now in anticipation of the October 1, 2019

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062200674/ref=aslisstl?&linkCode=ll1&tag=biinbi-20&linkId=331530f277aa80ee20157f5c62a5ad1f&language=enUS

1. Monsterpalooza 2019 is coming soon. Considered by many to be the convention to attend, people will be coming from all over the world to descend on The Pasadena Convention Center in southern California April 12-14, 2019. The massive event will feature hundreds of vendors, makeup demonstrations, a monster museum, discussion panels, and guests the likes of Bruce Campbell, Jason Patric, Linda Blair, and many others. It’s not too late to get your tickets and haul yourself there for the fun. Freakmo posted a really good 14 minute highlight film of the 2018 convention that we have linked in our notes, and there’s a link to the Monsterpalooza webpage.

http://www.monsterpalooza.com/spring/index.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?timecontinue=2&v=R-RKlLX9S4E

Universal Studios Classic: “The Cat and the Canary” (1927)

Relatives of an eccentric millionaire gather in his spooky mansion on the 20th anniversary of his death for the reading of his will.

Amazon Link

 

Contemporary Classic: “Noroi: The Curse” (2005)

A documentary filmmaker explores seemingly unrelated paranormal incidents connected by the legend of an ancient demon called the "Kagutaba."

Amazon Link

Horror Short: (YouTube) “Monitor”

A sleep-deprived store clerk wonders if he's seeing things when a mysterious man appears on the security camera.

YouTube Link

Feature Presentation: “Possum” (2018)

After returning to his childhood home, a disgraced children's puppeteer is forced to confront his wicked stepfather and the secrets that have tortured his entire life.

Amazon Link

Closing

Well, sun must be coming up. The vampires are starting to shuffle back in for the day, and we need to get going so they can get their sleep. Thanks for joining us. Stop in during the week at www.horrorbulletin.com for news and horror updates, to comment on this podcast, or to contact us.

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This week, after the news, we’ll cover the Universal Studios movie Phantom Of The Opera from 1925, the drive-in classic, “Cemetery Man” from 1994, discussion of the short film, “Help Me Wake Up”, and the modern-horror film, “A Cure For Wellness” from 2017.

News Features:

1. In 1979, they said “In Space No One Can Hear You Scream”. To mark the 40th anniversary of the science-fiction horror thriller Alien, a special edition 4K Ultra HD blueray package will be released on April 23. The limited-edition steelbox will include the 1979 Theatrical Version, the 2003 Director’s Cut, audio commentary, isolated musical scores, and deleted scenes. Anybody want an early Christmas present?Fox has also released a teaser trailer for 6 short films set in the same universe as Alien, that will be released as an anthology as part of the 40th celebration. “To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Ridley Scott’s groundbreaking sci-fi horror film Alien (1979), six visionary filmmakers were selected to bring their Alien-inspired stories to life. From terrifying escapes, to Facehuggers and Xenomorphs, these captivating shorts brings forth an exciting new narrative for fans while paying homage to the original film.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8C8OPS3avo

   https://www.bestbuy.com/site/alien-40th-anniversary-includes-digital-copy-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray-blu-ray-1979/6332759.p?skuId=6332759&ref=212&loc=1&ref=212&loc=1&ds_rl=1266837&ds_rl=1266837&gclid=CjwKCAjw4LfkBRBDEiwAc2DSlFUBsnFKYW4raz84kh3A8inwnAQZnpNvGZijeGFBNpi8TNodOo15TBoCDLgQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

1. Want to know when you’re going to meet your doom? There’s an app for that. Deadline.com reports an upcoming film Countdown with a premise that we love. Elizabeth Lail stars in the upcoming horror film written and directed by Justin Dec. Lail will play a young nurse who downloads an app that claims to predict exactly when a person is going to die. It tells her she only has three days to live. With time ticking away and a mysterious figure haunting her, she must find a way to save her life before time runs out. Keep an eye out for this one coming in the future, no release date set yet. https://deadline.com/2019/03/countdown-elizabeth-justin-dec-stxfilms-1202576520/

1. Tourist Trap, the chilling cult horror film of madness, telekinesis, and mannequins is quietly celebrating a 40-year-anniversary of its March 1979 release, and if you haven’t seen this one you really should. https://www.amazon.com/Tourist-Trap-Blu-ray-Chuck-Connors/dp/B00FPM1BME/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=ZYLLJ7INFIZN&keywords=tourist+trap&qid=1552862755&s=gateway&sprefix=the+hole+in+the+ground,aps,360&sr=8-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=biinbi-20&linkId=342f4d56756d442b20a834a78ca003de&language=en_US

1. The Hole In the Ground, that Irish horror movie with the great-looking previews, critical praise, and good reviews will be available on DVD April 30th. Available now on streaming services like YouTube movies, and Amazon, it pretty much skipped U.S. theatrical showing - but it looks like one worth checking out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxY2vnJiByw

1. Valancourt Books has announced a new limited series of five long-unavailable paperback horror gems from the '70s and '80s. All five titles will be available for a limited time in a special mass-market size format, and in some cases will feature their original glorious paperback cover art. The first will be The Nest by Gregory A. Douglas - a tale of mutant, human-eating cockroaches - available April 2nd and following with another title each month. Hopefully they will be able to continue with even more titles in the future. Forbes has an interesting article, talking about the challenge they had of reviving older titles that are out of print. They aren’t public domain, yet the authors might be unreachable, deceased, or even non-existent because they were written under a pseudonym.http://www.valancourtbooks.com/paperbacksfromhell.html

   https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamrowe1/2019/02/27/how-one-indie-press-is-resurrecting-long-neglected-retro-horror-paperbacks/#77c920412e01

 

Universal Studios Classic: “The Phantom Of The Opera” (1925)

A mad, disfigured composer seeks love with a lovely young opera singer.

Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/2FhU9AC

 

Drive-In Special: “Cemetery Man” (1994)

A cemetery man must kill the dead a second time when they become zombies.

Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/2YhQkV4

 

Horror Short: (Youtube) “Help Me Wake Up”

Watch a young man wake up in a realm of fears.

Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TjEgdn593Y&

 

Feature Presentation: “A Cure For Wellness” (2017)

An ambitious young executive is sent to retrieve his company's CEO from an idyllic but mysterious "wellness center" at a remote location in the Swiss Alps, but soon suspects that the spa's treatments are not what they seem.

Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/2Oh6s4h

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This week, after the news, we’ll cover the drive-in classic, “Suspiria” from 1977 followed by our discussion of the short film, “In Extremis”, and our modern-horror feature film, “Suspiria” from 2018. 

 

News Features:

1. Fandango has put together an 8-minute-long supercut of some of the most anticipated upcoming horror movies in 2019 as a very cool montage of previews, teasers, and clips. Brightburn, The Curse of Llorona, A Hole In The Ground and many others are coming soon, so check this out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYGTdDJguI0

1. In a light news mention, on March 10th, Stephen King tweeted “I'm getting responses from people who liked POLICE ACADEMY 3. You guys are going to love POLICE ACADEMY MEETS THE CHILDREN OF THE CORN.” We suspect that he’s pulling our leg, but you never know...

1. If you’re in Denver, Colorado March 14th through the 24th, go see the immersive art and opera production of “Bluebeard’s Castle” for us and tell us how it was. With audience sizes limited to 30, a small cast will bring to life the story of a mysterious royal who brings his fourth wife, Judith, home to his castle. What happened to the first three? Well, that’s what everyone finds out, and it doesn’t sound like they went peacefully. A minimal set will be augmented by surreal projections for multiple settings. Check out the story in the Denver Post for lots of interesting details.

https://theknow.denverpost.com/2019/03/10/bluebeards-castle-immersive-opera-denver/210706/

1. Deadline Hollywood reports that Mayans M.C.‘s Richard Cabral of FX Network’s show will be starring in an installment of Hulu’s “Into The Dark”, a monthly horror event series from Blumhouse Television. The series started in October 2018 and features a story based on a holiday from each month. Cabral will be playing Santo, a cartel killer in the Independence Day themed episode. We overlooked this series existing, so we were glad to see this news. Blumhouse does a lot of really good work, and this one looks really entertaining.

https://deadline.com/2019/02/hulu-sets-premiere-dates-into-the-dark-im-just-fcking-with-you-all-that-we-destroy-ramy-ask-dr-ruth-1202554427/

1. This Saint Patrick’s Day Sunday the 17th what would be better than a “Leprechaun” horror-movie marathon? Starting at 9 am, The Syfy channel kicks it off with “Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood” and will be showing all seven of the films (though not in sequential order). Then repeating three of them into the wee hours of the morning. Grab a load of corned-beef cabbage and snacks for a day-long binge of impish-horror goodness. We dare you to watch them all.

https://www.syfy.com/schedule/1552795200

History of Horror

This week, we watched the FIRST of the Universal Horror classics: The Hunchback of Notre Dame, black-and-white, silent film from 1923.

Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/2XVT4r1

Drive-In Special: “Suspiria” (1977)

An American newcomer to a prestigious German ballet academy comes to realize that the school is a front for something sinister amid a series of grisly murders.

Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/2F1d82e

Horror Short: (Youtube) “In Extremis”

A night watchman is sent to guard the cellar of a museum by its mysterious curator, but once alone in these vaults he starts to hear something. IN EXTREMIS is a short in the mould of classic British horror films of the 1960s and 70s.

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdKdbb27o2I

Feature Presentation: “Suspiria” (2018)

A darkness swirls at the center of a world-renowned dance company, one that will engulf the artistic director, an ambitious young dancer, and a grieving psychotherapist. Some will succumb to the nightmare. Others will finally wake up.

Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/2UH5pgo 

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This week, we look at the Italian Giallo film, “Don’t Torture a Duckling” followed by the short film, “Don’t Stare” and then the recent horror film, “The Possession of Hannah Grace.” News Features:

1. A heads up that the Texas Frightmare Weekend is coming up May 3, 4, 5, 2019 in Dallas Texas. Their 14th annual event will feature all the vendors, screenings, previews, panels, and cosplay fun that major conventions have, as well as featuring guests Sam Raimi, Robert Englund, Meatloaf, Tim Curry, Bruce Campbell, and many others. They have a great website with full details and pricing. Sounds like one worth checking out if you’re in the area or want to make a pilgrimage.
https://www.texasfrightmareweekend.com/

2. If you ever dreamed of being in the world of The Evil Dead, you get a chance. An officially licensed escape room based on The Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn will be opening July 2019 in Seattle Washington. Hourglass Escapes will be adding the third escape room to their top-rate facility that already features the themed rooms Rise of the Mad Pharaoh and Tales of the Ghostly Galleon put together by professionals from the theme park and movie industries. Their fully immersive escapes are loaded with special effects and actors who guide the process, and the new Evil Dead attraction should to be top notch.
https://hourglassescapes.com/games/evil-dead-2-dead-by-dawn/

3. IT 2 star Jessica Chastain recently appeared on Jimmy Kimmel’s talk show and made the spoilerish claim that the upcoming sequel has the bloodiest scene ever in a horror movie. And it involves eyeballs. After the river of blood washing down the hallway in The Shining and Lionel lawn-mowing his way through a mob of undead, can It 2 really have the bloodiest? It just makes us want to see the movie more to find out for ourselves. September 6, 2019 is the release date.
https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/1094534/IT-2-star-horror-movie-Pennywise-Jessica-Chastain-release-date-clown-stephen-king-book

4. “The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs” will be coming to the Shudder networks as a new limited series March 29, with a new episode every Friday. This is a return of the host, with a double-feature of horror movies presented along with sometimes-crude humor, inside stories, and some guest hosts that will join him for the episodes. It promises to be a lot of fun. There’s a teaser trailer on YouTube, and his first season is still available on Shudder if you’d like to check that out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml2BWye6v-8
https://www.shudder.com/series/watch/the-last-drive-in-with-joe-bob-briggs/4285429?season=1

5. And in more Shudder news, Critters are coming March 21st! In Critters: A New Binge, the toothy furballs will be returning in an 8-episode revival. It’s Critters from space on a secret mission who encounter Christopher, a lovelorn high-schooler, his best friend Charlie, his crush Dana, and his mom Veronica - whose past will come back to bite them in this munch and crunch of dark-comedy horror mayhem. Check out the trailer in the show notes. We’re looking forward to this one. There’s no such thing as too much Critters. Unless you’re the one they’re after.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=15&v=zBIQSjJlT_E

Drive-In Special: “Don’t Torture a Duckling (1972) Non si sevizia un paperino (original title)”

A reporter and a promiscuous young woman try to solve a series of child killings in a remote southern Italian town rife with superstition and a distrust of outsiders.
Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/2Hjyn2b

Horror Short: (Youtube) “Don’t Stare”

Jarod returns to an empty house from visiting his grandmother and is terrorized by an unlikely antagonist. Don't Stare is based on the urban legend of the black eyed kids
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FkiS9cPaHI

Feature Presentation: “The Possession of Hannah Grace (2018)”

When a cop who is just out of rehab takes the graveyard shift in a city hospital morgue, she faces a series of bizarre, violent events caused by an evil entity in one of the corpses.
Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/2VH7sl1

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This week, after the news, we’ll cover the drive-in classic, “Drag Me To Hell” followed by our discussion of the short film, “Its Yellow Eyes”, and our modern-horror feature film, “Happy Death Day” Get your Pop Rocks ready, turn up the volume, and relax. Here we go... 

News Features:

1. If you remember the animal musicians from The Banana Splits Adventure Hour as your furry friends, that might change soon. The children’s show that aired from 1968 to 1970, and into syndication after that is going to get a horror retake. Reports are that Warner Brothers and Syfy are teaming up to bring the Splits gang back as a film is about “a boy named Harley” who is celebrating his birthday by attending a Banana Splits TV show taping with his family. Things then “take an unexpected turn, and the body count quickly rises.” Release details are still coming, though Dani Kind, Steve Lund, and Sara Canning will be joining the cast. We were skeptical, but there is already an IMDB page https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2019/02/the-banana-splits-are-returning-but-as-a-horror-fi.html
2. In general movie news along with some horror news, Amazon is stepping up their movie game. They are now striving, as a start, to add 30 original movies a year to their lineup including 8 horror movies from Blumhouse this year that will not show in theaters, only exclusively on Amazon. Blumhouse is the company that has brought us tons of great films such as Split, the most recent Halloween, Happy Death Day, and Get Out. So we’re certainly looking forward to what Amazon will be bringing us in the coming months. http://www.startribune.com/amazon-movies-branch-out-with-thrillers-sexy-date-night-flicks-horror-and-more/506221022/
3. The man who helped bring us American Horror Story has announced he has another series in the works that will begin filming this summer. Called Hollywood, he describes it in an Instragram post as “a love letter to the Golden Age of Tinseltown.” It’s a deal with Netflix, and will have an initial airing exclusively on that network. No more details at this time, but he teases us that more is to come. Of course there is, and we can hardly wait. https://ew.com/tv/2019/02/22/ryan-murphy-netflix-series-hollywood/
4. If they’d had Google in the movies, things might have been very different as they show in a series of ads that completely change the outcome. Two of them feature the classics Scream and Psycho. They are short, effective and very funny. Who knew that “Okay Google” could be a life-saver? We’ve got a link to the commercials in the show notes, so you should check them out.      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhvUWIcb68s

and

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQPsS7XfLPw

1. Tom Savini has announced on his twitter feed “Coming soon. A gigantic coffee table photo biography. Release date to be announced.” He’s truly a multi-talented guy who has been a part of dozens of horror and action movies and shows as actor, director, makeup effects artist, stuntman and crew, including Dawn of the Dead, both Creepshow movies, From Dusk Til Dawn, and Machete. He’s had a long and interesting career, and the book should be one worth checking out.

https://twitter.com/THETomSavini/status/1099313557957693440/photo/1

Drive-In Special: Drag Me To Hell (2009)

A loan officer who evicts an old woman from her home finds herself the recipient of a supernatural curse. Desperate, she turns to a seer to try and save her soul, while evil forces work to push her to a breaking point.

Amazon Link

Horror Short: (Youtube): Its Yellow Eyes

Inspired by a true story. When a overly dedicated athlete comes across a mysterious sight on a daily jog, he is followed back home by a creature of great myth and legend.

Youtube Link

Feature Presentation: Happy Death Day (2017)

A college student must relive the day of her murder over and over again, in a loop that will end only when she discovers her killer's identity.

Amazon Link

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This time out, Kevin and Brian look at the 80s horror/comedy, “The Stuff” as well as two short films, “Blackbird” and “Nightcrawler.” Lastly, we check out the recent British film, “Crucible of the Vampire.”

 

News Features:

1. A heads up plan ahead for the Motor City Nightmares convention at the end of April, 2019. The annual event is coming up in Novi, Michigan April 26th through the 28th with all the usual convention goodness of vendors, panels, a film festival, signings, and celebrities the likes of Doug Bradley, Ashley Laurence, Andrew Robinson, and Simon Bamford of Hellraiser fame. As well as Dee Wallace, William Sadler, and a list of others. Sounds like it’s going to be a big deal and a lot of fun. Tickets and full details are available on their website
Link: http://www.motorcitynightmares.com/

2. It’s reported that Warner Brothers is developing a horror-tinged spinoff to Aquaman that may come out before the Aquaman 2 sequel. Details are still coming, and no director has yet been officially chosen. Apparently the film will not include any of the superheroes or Atlantiens, but will revolve around some ordinary folks exploring the Mariana Trench encountering the deadly aquatic creatures that attacked Aquaman and Mera in the Aquaman film.

3. The Horror Writers Association has granted Graham Masterson their lifetime achievement award for 2019. His first horror novel The Manitou published in 1976 when he was 30 went on to the big screen movie starring Tony Curtis. He has churned out over 40 horror novels and short story collections as well as numerous historical novels and thrillers. Said to still be writing, his latest book Dead Men Whistling came out just last year.

Link: http://horror.org/2019-lifetime-achievement-award-winner-announced/

Amazon bibliography :

4. Gizmodo has alerted us to the coming of the new board game Horrified: Universal Monsters by Ravensburger that comes with the tagline “The stakes have been raised.” Working as a team of 2-5 players, the strategy game pits humans against monsters, working to bring them down together. In addition to Dracula (hence the raised stakes), the monster antagonists include the Wolf Man, Frankenstein and his bride, the Mummy, the Invisible Man, and the Creature from the Black Lagoon. Hitting the shelves August 1st with a retail of $34.99

Link: https://io9.gizmodo.com/horrified-board-game-brings-all-the-classic-universal-m-1832534827

5. Shudder horror network has a fascinating-looking original documentary Horror noire showing now. With discussion and clips of black Americans in horror films, from the earliest appearances, to blaxploitation movies, to the heroes and even sometimes survivors of today. It sounds like it covers a history of blacks in movies through the years, and how their screen roles have reflected and influenced their roles in society as things have changed.
Link: https://www.shudder.com/
Here’s a promo video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmyueIwsMlo

Drive-In Special: “The Stuff (1985)”

A delicious, mysterious goo that oozes from the earth is marketed as the newest dessert sensation, but the tasty treat rots more than teeth when zombie-like snackers who only want to consume more of the strange substance at any cost begin infesting the world.

Amazon Link

Horror Shorts (Youtube)

Blackbird (2016)

Two souls cross paths in an isolated wilderness. RIDER, who is suffering from amnesia following a motorcycle crash. And ROSE, on the run. They both take shelter in an abandoned cottage, where they start to piece things back together.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=treWO3ys06g

AND

The supershort Nightcrawler (2015)
Appearances can sure be deceiving...

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYsT-Tc0RnE

Feature Presentation: Crucible of the Vampire (2019)

Young museum curator, Isabelle, is sent to inspect a part of what seems to be a strange crucible buried near an eerie old manor.
Currently only available to US market as a HD DVD.

Amazon Link

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